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Sleepy Hollow Farm

Our lovely bell tent, clean tidy and the added bonus of a log burner! (added by visitor 20 Sep 2021)

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Secluded and relaxing site on the southern edge of the Peak District
A 15-minute drive to Matlock or Ashbourne; a mile to Carsington Water
Set on a peaceful rare breeds farm; families welcome

Kids curious about all things fluffy? This small-scale rare breeds farm has a flock of hand-reared sheep that may very well be up for a spot of nuzzling, as well as a rather handsome white horse called Whisper. Sleepy Hollow Farm, in short, is a real gem of a site for families, with a prime Derbyshire location to sweeten the deal. This spot makes a splendid stomping ground for farm-obsessed tots, but also for hiking fans, who can access the edge of the Peak District National Park in a five-minute drive. What's more, Carsington Water, a hub for watersports with nature trails, is a mere mile away from base. There's a lot of room for wandering on site, too – 10 whole acres have been put aside for rambling, with views over Carsington Water to reward you if you make it all the way to the upper fields. When it comes to practicalities, the toilet and shower facilities at Sleepy Hollow Farm prove very handy to have about, as do the washing-up area and wifi. It's just under a mile by road to the nearby market town of Wirksworth, where there's a handful of independent shops and cafés you can poke your nose into. Make for Matlock (15 minutes’ drive) if you need a big supermarket, or swing by Matlock Bath next door and amble awhile along the river Derwent.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Features

No dogs allowed

Pop-up campsite

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Farm

Pop-up campsite

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Sleepy Hollow Farm

Hopton Lane

Godfreyhole

Hopton

Derbyshire

England

DE4 4DF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

53.08083°N
-1.59393°W

Nearest transport

Coach

2.9 mi Fishpond Hotel

4.2 mi Railway Station

Rail

2.9 mi Cromford Rail Station

3.3 mi Matlock Bath Rail Station

3.7 mi Whatstandwell Rail Station

Airport

20.7 mi East Midlands Airport

23.5 mi Sheffield City Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

So, you've eyed up Carsington Water from the heights of Sleepy Hollow Farm and now you're ready to take the plunge… Head down to the outdoor activities centre (10 minutes' drive) for a chance to set sail in a dinghy or canoe, or, if you're keen to keep things firmly on dry land, hire a bike instead and take the troops for a spin. You certainly won't find yourself short of family-friendly options around these parts – Matlock Bath (15 minutes) has old-school arcades and an aquarium-cum-hologram affair that's just as colourful as it sounds. Just outside town, the Heights of Abraham cable car and caves presents another tiddler-pleasing combo, with the bigger rides of Alton Towers (30 minutes) just a little further afield. Prefer some peaceful Peak District times? Ashbourne and the start of the Tissington Trail is 15 minutes' drive away, while dawdling at Dovedale stepping stones (half an hour) is also pretty sure to bring about some inner calm.

Must see

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 2.5 mi

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 2.6 mi

Kedleston Hall 8.1 mi

Haddon Hall 8.4 mi

Chatsworth 9.6 mi

National Trust

Winster Market House 4.6 mi

Kedleston Hall 8.8 mi

The Old Manor 11.8 mi

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 13.3 mi

Hardwick Hall 13.3 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Wirksworth - Bolehill - Middleton Top - Wirksworth 0.9 mi

Carsington - Griffe Grange - Ible - Bonsall - Middleton by Wirksworth - Hopton - Carsington 1.5 mi

Carsington - Ible - Winster - Brassington - Carsington 1.6 mi

Carsington - Hopton - Kirk Ireton Circular 1.6 mi

Cromford (Black Rocks) - Middleton Top - Kirk Ireton - Black Rocks 1.6 mi

Local events

Buxton Festival (Thursday 4 July 2024 – Thursday 4 July 2024)
Buxton, Derbyshire 18.1 mi
Download Festival (Friday 14 June 2024 – Friday 14 June 2024)
Derby, Derbyshire 19.7 mi
Bloodstock Open Air (Thursday 8 August 2024 – Thursday 8 August 2024)
Swadlincote, Derbyshire 24.3 mi
Rewind North (Friday 2 August 2024 – Friday 2 August 2024)
Macclesfield, Cheshire 29.2 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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What attractions are near Sleepy Hollow Farm? So, you've eyed up Carsington Water from the heights of Sleepy Hollow Farm and now you're ready to take the plunge… Head down to the outdoor activities centre (10 minutes' drive) for … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Sleepy Hollow Farm?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 10:30 a.m.

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